Seattle -- Newark Mayor Cory Booker headlines Friday evening's Gala Banquet, as the Washington State Democrats hold the 2012 State Convention June 1-3 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio will also join the convention as the keynote speaker on Saturday.

Two days of forums, committee meetings, and floor activity will culminate in the final selection of delegates from the national convention in Charlotte in September.

What: 2012 Washington State Democratic Convention

When: Friday, June 1 through Sunday, June 3
        Welcome Reception: Friday, June 1, 5:00-6:30pm
        Convention Gala Banquet: Friday, June 1, 6:30-8:30pm (Mayor Cory Booker)
        Convention: Saturday, June 2, 9:00am-6:00pm (Congressman Peter DeFazio and other Washington State                 Democrats)

Where: Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101

Press inquiries and RSVPs should be directed to: Benton Strong. 206-552-0156 or benton@wa-democrats.org